People who take Ozempic or Wegovy may have a higher risk of developing a rare form of blindness, a new study suggests. Still, doctors say it shouldn’t deter patients from using the medicines to treat diabetes or obesity.

Real Health

People with type 2 diabetes who used glucagon-like peptide analogs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro had a lower risk for multiple types of cancer compared with those who used insulin, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open. Overweight and obesity have been linked to at least 13 types...

Weight-Loss Drugs May Prevent 10 Types of Cancer

CBS News

Some people are overdosing from certain products marketed for weight loss, federal health officials are warning.The FDA has received reports of dosing errors involving compounded semaglutide injectable products dispensed in multiple-dose vials, resulting in patients seeking medical attention or requiring hospitalization, the agency stated. Dosing errors came as a result of people measuring and self-administering incorrect amounts, and health care providers miscalculating doses of the cheaper, compounded versions of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, the agency said Friday in an alert. Overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fainting, headache, migraine, dehydration, acute pancreatitis and gallstones, according to the FDA.A majority of the...

People are overdosing on weight-loss injections, FDA warns

A range of conditions, including alcohol or medication overuse, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and chronic infections, can damage your liver. However, the early signs of liver damage are subtle, and the initial stages of liver disease are "silent," or asymptomatic. By the time you recognize symptoms, your liver is already significantly damaged.

Signs of Liver Damage and Ways to Tell

SurvivorNet

Singer-songwriter, actress, and reality star Toni Braxton, 56, has admitted to having a tough time coping with her sister Traci's passing from esophageal cancer because she thought of herself as the "sick one" in the family, as she suffered from lupus, an autoimmune disease in which the “immune system attacks its own tissues, as per the CDC.

‘Un-Break My Heart’ Singer Toni Braxton, 56, Says She’s Struggling With The Death Of Her Sister From Cancer & Her Own Lupus Battle

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	Norah O’Donnell will cede the reins of the venerable “CBS Evening News” after the 2024 presidential election in favor of a new role as a senior correspondent who will seek out big interviews and opportunities for deeper reporting, the latest major change at CBS News after its business was merged with that of the local-TV operations of parent company Paramount Global.TV Anchors, Please Take Note: 'CBS Evening News,' Live, on Boat




	O’Donnell, who recently celebrated her fifth year in the anchor chair, sees an opportunity to pursue signature interviews with top newsmakers — something that proved appealing to her after logging...

Norah O’Donnell to Exit as ‘CBS Evening News’ Anchor to Become Senior Correspondent

Irish Star

Mum-of-two Kelly Reilly, 33, was savaged to death at her home in Coventry on Monday as her heartbroken family, friends and neighbours pay tribute to the 'beautiful soul'

'Beautiful' woman mauled to death by own pet dog 'while suffering seizure' as family pay tribute

Anemia and hemolytic anemia are both conditions that result in too few red blood cells (RBCs). Their causes are different, but both have similar symptoms and can lead to long-term complications. Anemia is a condition where your body doesn’t have enough healthy RBCs. Your RBCs are what carry oxygen from...

What’s the Difference Between Anemia and Hemolytic Anemia?

Smyrna, GA

The US Sun

A RETAILER has lost out to one of its rivals due to a push at checkout that is sending customers elsewhere. Janet Furgason from Georgia, took to Facebook to share how after several decades, she will no longer shop at Lowe’s. Her experience alone has been enough to see others flee the retailer. “I am […]

‘I will no longer be shopping at Lowes,’ customer says after being forced to use self-checkout thanks to store’s move

First For Women

Ozempic has been called Hollywood’s 'worst kept secret' for weight loss, but is it safe for everyone?

Worried About ‘Ozempic Face’? What an MD Wants You to Know about Ozempic Side Effects

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, may help people quit smoking, a new study suggests. Researchers found that people taking the drug for diabetes who also smoked were 32% less likely to seek medical care for tobacco addiction than those taking other drugs. The...

Ozempic could hold promise for treating addiction, but many unknowns remain

Bone cancer is a rare type of cancer, which can go undetected for some time before being diagnosed. Although benign (non-cancerous) bone tumors are more common than malignant (cancerous) bone tumors, malignant bone cancer can be an aggressive cancer, and some types grow quickly. Quick progression makes early detection and treatment all the more important.

Bone Cancer Without Knowing: How Long Can It Go Undiagnosed?

Florida State

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Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

Healthline

New research published in has found evidence that the use of semaglutide medications, like Ozempic may help reduce the risk of obesity-associated cancers in people with type 2 diabetes.

GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Reduce Risk of These 10 Cancers

Talker

Researchers found that, in 19 commonly used blood tests, abnormal results were linked to a higher risk of cancer within a year.
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Study finds routine blood tests could speed up cancer diagnosis

Newark, NJ

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Paterson, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

It's important to understand that so much of your cancer risk is beyond your control, but it's interesting to see new research from the American Cancer Society (ACS) has found that 40 percent of cancer cases in the U.S. have been linked to modifiable risk factors like smoking, alcohol consumption, excess body fat, and UV radiation.

Stop The Guilt Trip For Patients: So Much of Cancer Risk Is Beyond Your Control Despite New Study Touting Modifiable Risk Factors For Prevention

Past studies have suggested that taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may lower individuals’ risk of developing liver cancer. In a new study of non-statin cholesterol-lowering medications, one type was linked to lower risks of liver cancer. The findings are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

Non-Statin Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Linked to Lower Liver Cancer Risk

Kansas State

Columbia, MO

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Jesse Valencia of Kentucky made a grim prediction to his mother when he was just seven years old. “He said, ‘Mom, I’m not gonna live to be — very old.’ He said, ‘I’m gonna die at a very young age,’” his mom, Linda Valencia, told Dateline: Secrets Uncovered.

Married Missouri Police Officer Kills College Student He Was Having Affair with, Who Threatened To "Out" Him

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

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Diabetes Weight Loss Drugs Could Lead to Blindness But Lower Cancer Rates

Ozempic and other diabetes weight loss drugs have soared in popularity in recent years, with more than 15 million adults in the U.S. taking a GLP-1...

Diabetes Weight Loss Drugs Could Lead to Blindness But Lower Cancer Rates

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